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Wora Family History

Wora Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mora, Bora, Work, Nora, Hora, Gora, Worl, Dora, Lora, Word

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Where is the Wora family from?

You can see how Wora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wora families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wora families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wora's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wora families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wora. 100% of Wora men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Wora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wora census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Wora. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Wora. For the veterans among your Wora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wora lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Wora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wora in 1976 was 80, and 85 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wora ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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